Call for 2018 Aurealis Judges

The Aurealis Awards announced they are seeking judges for the 2018 awards process in the following categories:

Science Fiction Novel

Science Fiction Short Story/Novella

Fantasy Novel

Fantasy Short Story/Novella

Horror Novel/Novella/Horror Short Story

Young Adult Novel/Young Adult Short Story

Children’s Fiction

Collection/Anthology

Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel

The only qualifications are that applicants must be residents of Australia and demonstrate “knowledge of and interest in their chosen category.” Deadline for applications is April 22, 2018. Entries to the awards close early December 2018.

For more information, including how to apply, see the Aurealis Awards website.

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